■ Proposed state lease of Belle Isle ripped by Senate committee chair: In a speech during the Senate session Tuesday, Sen. Roger Kahn said he doesn’t understand why the state keeps pushing a deal to lease the city island for 30 years and invest millions in park upgrades and fixes when the proposal is opposed by the two mayoral candidates — Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and former Detroit Medical Center CEO Mike Duggan —and the City Council. - By Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press Lansing Bureau

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■ Will the word 'thereby' determine fate of Detroit pensioners?: Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes asked attorneys Tuesday to define the meaning of the word “thereby” in the Michigan Constitution, which says: “The accrued financial benefits of each pension plan and retirement system of the state and its political subdivisions shall be a contractual obligation thereof which shall not be diminished or impaired thereby.” - By Nathan Bomey, Detroit Free Press Business Writer

■ Man found with leg chewed off died of heart disease, autopsy shows: Family members discovered the man in his home in the 15000 block of West Parkway at 3:57 p.m. Monday, said Detroit Police Sgt. Michael Woody today. They were checking on him after they hadn’t seen or heard from him in a few days. When the landlord let them in, they found Rodney Tyrone Brandon dead with part of his leg chewed off by an animal. - ByTammy Stables Battaglia, Detroit Free Press Staff Writer

■ Man charged in connection with I-75 shooting: According to Michigan State Police, Demetrius Brown was arraigned Saturday on charges of assault with intent to murder and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, as well as weapons charges in connection with the Oct. 8 shooting. - By Gina Damron, Detroit Free Press Staff Writer

■ Man arrested after break-in at Detroit Opera House: Investigators responded to an alarm at the iconic Detroit building on Broadway at Grand Circus Park at 2:18 a.m. Tuesday, Detroit Police spokeswoman Kelly Miner said. They found a broken front door with glass scattered on the pavement. Police found the suspect inside. -Tammy Stables Battaglia, Detroit Free Press Staff Writer